92" Organization Insights ~~t d~s an ice '\.I\:..J~;eam supper, a vertical climb in Arkansas' deepest pit and a six-week campaign in Austria have to do with academic life at Harding? These are three of the diverse activities of the innovative organizations of the college. Induction of members was a distinctive characteristic of each grouo as well, with .qualifications ranging from a 3.5 grade point average in one's major10 just having the desire to participate. Size of membershio varied from the four members of the Economics Team to the innumerable piuticipants of the World Evangelism Forum. Recruitment methods were unique to each organization. The Timothy Club solved any attendance problems by making membership in their organization mandatory for all Bible majors . The Marching Band used creative and imaginative measures, presenting a program in chapel. Illustrating their need for a cartoonist, the Bison published a want ad in cartoon form in a February issue. While many of the activities of the groups were social in nature, they contributed significantly to the acadmic atmosphere . When books, tests, papers and classes in one's major became drudgery, organizations such as the Psychology, French and Spanish Clubs gave students the opportunities to use their pre-degree skills. Some organizations were informative in their nature, providing insights that couldn't be found in books : Kappa Delta Pi, Pi Gamma Psi, Psi Chi, Nursing Honor Society and Dactylology. Several were activity-oriented, such as JOY, Big Buddies, Spelunkers and International Campaigns. Music was a common interest that fused many students, providing self-satisfaction, and frequently, an opportunity to travel. Chorale, A Cappella, Campus Singers, Chamber Singers, Belles and Beaux, Time of Day, bands and the orchestra were open to anyone with musical talents and the nerve to tryout. And some - well, some were simply for honor. Yet, they were nevertheless important in their role in future job placement and accreditation of departments.
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